Samburu, Buffalo Springs and Shaba National Reserve

The highlights of these national reserves are the spectacular scenic beauty, rivers and forests. It is an area where the local people have a very rich and spectacular cultural heritage. The sanctuary has numerous permanent springs and a wealth of wildlife which includes leopards, hippos, elephants, lions, reticulated giraffes, gravy zebras, bongos and crocodiles in the Engare Uwaso Nyiro River. Over three hundred and sixty five species of birds have been identified in these sanctuaries.
 

The Shaba National Reserve is home to the monument of the Joy Anderson who, together with her husband George, contributes greatly to Kenya’s wildlife as an author, conservationist and artist. The film “Born Free” is based on Joy’s book of the same title. Shaba National Reserve was the sitting for the film “Sheena queen of the jungle”. Shaba National Reserve is home to the rare to the rare Somali ostrich.